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Polybutadiene

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Structure
Polybutadiene_small.png
Synonyms
  • Polybutadiene
  • 1,3-Butadiene, polymers
  • Butadiene homopolymer
  • Butadiene oligomer
  • Butadiene polymer

1 Synonyms

  • Polybutadiene
  • 1,3-Butadiene, polymers
  • Butadiene homopolymer
  • Butadiene oligomer
  • Butadiene polymer
  • Poly-1,3-butadiene
  • Alfine
  • Atactic butadiene polymer
  • B 11
  • B 3000
  • B 7
  • Budium RK 622
  • Butarez 15
  • Diene 35 NF
  • Dienite 556
  • Dienite 643
  • Dienite X 555
  • Dienite X 644
  • FCR 126
  • FCR 1261
  • FCR 1261pd
  • Hystl
  • Hystl B 1000
  • Hystl B 2000
  • Hystl B 300
  • Hystl B 3000
  • LCB 150
  • Nisso BN 1000
  • Nisso PB 100
  • Nisso PB 3000
  • Nisso PB 4000
  • Nisso PB-B 4000
  • Nisso PB-GQ 3000
  • Nisso PR 2000
  • Pbc200
  • Polyoil 110
  • Polyoil 130
  • Quintol B 1000
  • S 820
  • XPDR-A 288
  • XRDR-A-288
  • Butadiene resin
  • HSDB 1196

2 Structures

2.1 2D Structure

Chemical Structure Depiction
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3 Names and Identifiers

3.1 Other Identifiers

3.1.1 CAS

9003-17-2
72102-33-1

3.1.2 Deprecated CAS

1026023-28-8, 105521-92-4, 1337929-27-7, 1350308-34-7, 1352929-52-2, 150773-71-0, 186263-90-1, 191172-06-2, 1914169-93-9, 2409453-88-7, 2412406-56-3, 29717-41-7, 29717-42-8, 37325-15-8, 51033-74-0, 54577-68-3, 57829-13-7, 57829-18-2, 785803-43-2, 801291-48-5, 874748-74-0

3.1.3 European Community (EC) Number

4 Chemical and Physical Properties

4.1 Experimental Properties

4.1.1 Physical Description

Liquid or solid; [MSDSonline]

4.1.2 Density

0.90
Firestone; Diene For Tires And Rubber Goods-Diene Polybutadiene Rubbers, Typical Properties. Available from, as of Nov 28, 2000: https://www.firesyn.com/polybutadiene_rubber.htm

4.1.3 Decomposition

When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Lewis, R.J. Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials. 9th ed. Volumes 1-3. New York, NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1996., p. 2727

5 Spectral Information

5.1 Mass Spectrometry

5.1.1 MALDI

5.1.1.1 MALDI Recipes
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Polymer
polybutadiene
Matrix
pencil lead, dithranol (CAS: 1143-38-0)
Salt
silver trifluoroacetate (AgTFA) (with both pencil lead and dithranol); lithium trifluoroacetate (LiTFA) (with pencil lead)
Solvent
tetrahydrofuran (THF)
Recipe
Dithranol as matrix and AgTFA as additive were prepared by dissolving the polymer in THF at a concentration of 10 g/L. A 10 μL aliquot of this solution was added to 10 μL of a 10 g/L matrix solution, and AgTFA as a MeOH solution (0.1 M) was added as cationization agent. A 1 μL aliquot of the resulting mixture was applied to a multistage target to evaporate the solvent and create a thin matrix/analyte film. In the case of pencil lead, a pencil was used to draw directly onto the target spot, ensuring that the entire surface was covered. Then, 1 μL of the sample solution was added on the top of the matrix using a pipet and left to dry in air. In some cases 1 μL of a LiTFA solution (0.1 M) was added.
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Polymer
polybutadiene
Matrix
dithranol (CAS: 1143-38-0)
Salt
silver trifluoracetate (AgTFA)
Solvent
tetrahydrofuran (THF)
Recipe
Solutions of dithranol (20 mg/mL), end-functional polymer (10 mg/mL), and silver trifluoroacetate (10 mg/mL) were made in tetrahydrofuran (THF). These solutions were mixed in the ratio matrix: cationizing salt: polymer (10:1:2), and 0.5 µL of the solution was deposited on the sample holder.

7 Use and Manufacturing

7.1 Uses

Sources/Uses
Used to coat fabrics and 3-piece type cans for food containers; Used in matrix for rocket propellants and oil and incendiary mixtures; Cis-isomer (similar to natural rubber) used in tire treads and blends in SBR (styrene-butadiene-rubber); Liquid used as specialty coating resin; [HSDB]
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure
Polybutadiene is used to coat 3-piece type cans for food containers
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. 3rd ed., Volumes 1-26. New York, NY: John Wiley and Sons, 1978-1984., p. V6 (48) 441
The cis-isomer, which is similar to natural rubber, is used in tire treads due to its abrasion and crack resistance and low heat buildup; large quantities are also used as blends in SBR (Styrene-Butadiene-Rubber); liquid polybutadiene has specialty uses as a coating resin.
Lewis, R.J., Sr (Ed.). Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary. 13th ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1997., p. 895
/Matrix for rocket propellant as a binder./
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. 4th ed. Volumes 1: New York, NY. John Wiley and Sons, 1991-Present., p. V10 (93) 71
Polybutadiene is used in an oil and incendiary mixture
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. 4th ed. Volumes 1: New York, NY. John Wiley and Sons, 1991-Present., p. V5 (93) 805
Rubber coated fabrics
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. 4th ed. Volumes 1: New York, NY. John Wiley and Sons, 1991-Present., p. V6 (93) 598
Synthetic Polymer
polybutadiene

7.1.1 Household Products

Household & Commercial/Institutional Products

Information on 5 consumer products that contain Polybutadiene in the following categories is provided:

• Inside the Home

• Personal Care

7.2 Methods of Manufacturing

Preparation of isotatic cis-1,4 polybutadiene has been made using a titanium halide such as titanium tetrachloride, titanium tetrabromide, or titanium tetra iodide; using a cobalt salt of octanoate or napthenate, or complexes with pyridine; nickel halide catalyst based on boron trifluoride reduced by aluminum alkyls.
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. 4th ed. Volumes 1: New York, NY. John Wiley and Sons, 1991-Present., p. V8 (93) 1040
Preparation of isotatic trans-1,4 polybutadiene has been made using transition metal catalysts (eg, titanium, vanadium, chromium, rhodium, iridium, cobalt, and nickel) and non-transition metal catalysts based on Group 1 and II metals(eg, reduction of potassium alkoxide with either organolithium or organomagnesium).
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. 4th ed. Volumes 1: New York, NY. John Wiley and Sons, 1991-Present., p. V8 (93) 1040
Preparation of syndiotatic polybutadiene using various cobalt catalysts
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. 4th ed. Volumes 1: New York, NY. John Wiley and Sons, 1991-Present., p. V8 (93) 1033
Preparation of amorphous (attatic) polybutadiene using a heterocyclic chelating diamine such as dipiperidine ethane.
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. 4th ed. Volumes 1: New York, NY. John Wiley and Sons, 1991-Present., p. V8 (93) 1037

7.3 Formulations / Preparations

Grades: high cis (>90% cis-1,4); low cis (<40% cis-1,4); vinyl butadiene rubber
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. 4th ed. Volumes 1: New York, NY. John Wiley and Sons, 1991-Present., p. V21 (97) 486

7.4 Consumption Patterns

(SOLUTION POLYMERIZED): 68% as an elastomer for passenger car tires; 17% as an elastomer for truck & bus tires; 12% in the mfr of rubber-modified impact polystyrene plastics; 3% as an elastomer for industrial products such as conveyer belting, hoses, seals & gaskets, sheet packings, vibration dampers, golf balls, & play balls (1974)
SRI
Automobile, truck, and bus tires, 75%; high impact resins (predominantly styrene), 15%; exports, 6%; other, 4% (1985)
CHEMICAL PRODUCTS SYNOPSIS: Polybutadiene, 1985
CHEMICAL PROFILE: Polybutadiene. Automobile, truck, bus tires and treads, 69%; high impact resin modification (primarily polystyrene), 15%; exports 13%; industrial products (conveyor belts, hoses, seals and gaskets) and other, 3%.
Kavaler AR; Chemical Marketing Reporter 233 (21): 50 (1987)
CHEMICAL PROFILE: Polybutadiene. Demand: 1987: 454,800 metric tons; 1988: 461,600 metric tons; 1992 /projected/: 490,000 metric tons. Includes imports, which satisfied 21% of US demand last year, as well as exports, 16.5% of domestic production in 1987.
Kavaler AR; Chemical Marketing Reporter 233 (21): 50 (1987)
For more Consumption Patterns (Complete) data for POLYBUTADIENE (9 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

7.5 U.S. Production

(1972) 2.98x10+11 grams (solution-polymerized)
SRI
(1975) 2.59x10+11 grams (solution-polymerized)
SRI
(1984) 3.06X10+11 g
USITC. SYN ORG CHEM-U.S. PROD/SALES 1984 p.159
Capacity: 740,000 metric tons per year, net rubber basis (includes elastomer hydrocarbon and extender oils, but not carbon black).
ChemExpo; Chemical Profile: Polybutadiene.
Capacity: 250,000 metric tons per year, net rubber basis (includes elastomer hydrocarbon and extender oils, but not carbon black).
ChemExpo; Chemical Profile: Polybutadiene rubber.

7.6 U.S. Imports

(1972) 2.59X10+10 grams (solution-polymerized)
SRI
(1975) 1.79X10+10 grams (solution-polymerized)
SRI
(1984) 6.50X10+10 g
BUREAU OF THE CENSUS. U.S. IMPORTS FOR CONSUMPTION AND GENERAL IMPORTS 1984 p.1-372
(1995): 82,000 tons
ChemExpo; Chemical Profile: Polybutadiene.
(1998): 98,000 metric tons; (1999): 95,000 metric tons
ChemExpo; Chemical Profile: Polybutadiene rubber.

7.7 U.S. Exports

(1972) 6.41x10+9 grams (solution-polymerized)
SRI
(1975) 1.11x10+10 grams (solution-polymerized)
SRI
(1984) 2.43X10+10g
BUREAU OF THE CENSUS. U.S. EXPORTS, SCHEDULE E, 1984 p.2-39
(1995): 117,000 tons
ChemExpo; Chemical Profile: Polybutadiene.
(1998): 170,000 metric tons; (1999): 211,000 metric tons
ChemExpo; Chemical Profile: Polybutadiene rubber. Available from, as of ile.cfm as of Nov 29, 2000: https://www.chemexpo.com/news/newsframe.cfm?framebody=/news/

7.8 General Manufacturing Information

There are four types of stereoregular polybutadiene, cis-1,4; trans-1,4; 1,2-isotactic; and 1,2-syndiotactic. These are prepared from butadiene using anionic catalysts based on transition metals.
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. 3rd ed., Volumes 1-26. New York, NY: John Wiley and Sons, 1978-1984., p. V4 (78) 317
POLYBUTADIENES FIND USE AS GENERAL-PURPOSE RUBBER & AS BASE FOR MFR OF HIGH IMPACT-RESISTANT PLASTICS.
International Labour Office. Encyclopedia of Occupational Health and Safety. Volumes I and II. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1971., p. 1253

8 Safety and Hazards

8.1 Hazards Identification

8.1.1 GHS Classification

Pictogram(s)
Irritant
Signal
Warning
GHS Hazard Statements

H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

H317 (100%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]

Precautionary Statement Codes

P261, P264, P272, P280, P302+P352, P321, P332+P317, P333+P317, P362+P364, and P501

(The corresponding statement to each P-code can be found at the GHS Classification page.)

ECHA C&L Notifications Summary
The GHS information provided by 1 company from 1 notification to the ECHA C&L Inventory.

8.1.2 Hazard Classes and Categories

Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)

Skin Sens. 1 (100%)

8.1.3 Hazards Summary

Liquid is irritating to skin; [Hawley] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Hawley - Lewis RJ. _Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, _15th Ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 2007.

8.2 Safety and Hazard Properties

8.2.1 Explosive Limits and Potential

May explode when heated above 337 °C.
Lewis, R.J. Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials. 9th ed. Volumes 1-3. New York, NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1996., p. 2727

8.3 Accidental Release Measures

8.3.1 Disposal Methods

SRP: At the time of review, criteria for land treatment or burial (sanitary landfill) disposal practices are subject to significant revision. Prior to implementing land disposal of waste residue (including waste sludge), consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices.

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